HEALTHY MEGA

(MULTIVITAMIN-MINERAL FORMULA)

Written by Slawomir (“Swavak”) Gromadzki, MPH

The HealthAid Healthy Mega is a unique formula containing 14 high strength vitamins and 12 minerals fortified with 7 trace elements (micronutrients), 3 bioflavonoids, antioxidants, herbs, super grasses, and digestive enzymes in a synergistically balanced, prolonged release one-a-day formulation to ensure optimal nutritional needs are met. It simply contains the best nutrients your mind and body need to boost energy, metabolism, and promote healthy nervous and immune system.

What makes distinct difference between Healthy Mega and most of the other popular multivitamin-mineral formulas is that Healthy Mega is not only prolonged release or much higher in vitamins but also because it contains various additional widely recognised health-promoting ingredients such as Alfalfa, Kelp, PABA, Golden Seal, Horsetail, Bromelain, Papain, Bioflavonoids, Hesperidin, Rutin, or Betaine Hydrochloride.

Among many ingredients found in Healthy Mega there are high strength B Vitamins that are crucial for our brain and nervous system (they may reduce brain shrinkage by up to 90 Percent!) and help the body to convert food into energy thus improving metabolism and helping us to cope with fatigue.

Vitamin C, Selenium and other antioxidants protect our cells against damage caused by heavy metals and free radicals.

Zinc is essential for healthy immune system and is involved in the production of brain chemicals that improve mood, mental clarity and physical performance.

Natural Digestive Enzymes (Bromelain and Papain) help extraction of vital nutrients and breakdown proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Alfalfa is one of the richest natural sources of nutrients and supports healthy blood sugar balance.

Golden Seal Root is famous for its antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Horse Tail Herb acts as a diuretic, helps prevent kidney infections and is one of the highest sources of natural silica which promotes healthy bones, skin, hair, nails and teeth.

Guar Gum and Apple Pectin promote intestinal movement and aid in reducing body weight and cholesterol levels.

Citrus Bioflavonoids, Hesperidin Complex and Rutin may help reduce permeability of capillaries and improve the elasticity and strength of blood vessels.

Kelp is one of the highest natural sources of iodine which contributes to normal thyroid function and the production of its hormones.

Glutamic acid is a neurotransmitter and amino acid important for the synthesis of proteins. It contributes to the health of the immune and digestive systems, as well as energy production. Glutamic acid is also important in the synthesis of Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and is required for the synthesis of glutathione, believed to be the most effective antioxidants and free radical scavenger in our body which protects cells and boosts the immune system.

Amono acid L-Cysteine is used in our body to manufacture L-Taurine which plays a key role in maintaining proper function of our central nervous system and is also required for the conversion of glutamic acid into GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) which makes taurine very beneficial in improving mood and reducing risk of seizures caused by excess Glutamic acid building up in the brain.

Betaine Hydrochloride (HCL) helps to eliminate problems caused by the insufficient stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) production, regarded as a common problem today, which leads to poor digestion of food and reduced assimilation of nutrients such as vitamin B12.

PABA (Para-Amino Benzoic Acid) is an amino acid and antioxidant that has shown to play role in promoting hair, nail, skin and digestive health.

The excellent Healthy Mega multivitamin-mineral formula can be recommended especially for those who have to cope with daily stressful situations, have weak immune system, feel tired, experience problems with concentration, skip meals, are deficient in nutrients due to poor dietary habits, or those who are on different weight loss programmes. However, due the currant reports pointing to dangerous soil depletion which leads to the lower mineral content in foods consumed today good quality multivitamin-mineral formulas such as Healthy Mega can be recommended even for those who avoid refined or high in sugar products to insure they provide their body with sufficient amount of nutrients.

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